I. ˈprin(t)-səs, ˈprin-ˌses, ( usual Brit ) prin-ˈses noun
Date: 14th century
1. archaic : a woman having sovereign power
2. : a female member of a royal family ; especially : a daughter or granddaughter of a sovereign
3. : the consort of a prince
4. : one likened to a princess ; especially : a woman of high rank or of high standing in her class or profession
a pop music princess
II. same as 1 adjective
or prin·cesse prin-ˈses
Etymology: French princesse princess, from prince
Date: 1867
: close-fitting and usually with gores from neck to flaring hemline
a princess gown